Bakoula or Khoubiza: A delicious dish of cooked mallow in spices. This is a dish I NEVER thought I would be able to make authentically at home as mallow can be hard to find in the US. I found some at an Arabic store outside of Chicago and couldn’t wait to get home to make this recipe!
Ingredients:
1lb khoubiza (Mallow) or Spinach
3 cloves of garlic, minced
6T olive oil
1/2c cilantro, chopped
1.25t teaspoon ground paprika
1.25t teaspoon ground cumin
1/4t cayenne (optional for some heat)
1/2 preserved lemon, pulp separated from rind
2T lemon juice
Salt to taste
Purple Moroccan Olives, for serving
Instructions:
Prepare Khoubiza leaves by thoroughly washing to remove any dirt. Dry and remove lower portion of the stems. Finely chop upper steams and leaves. Place in a steamer basket and steam for 15-20 minutes until very tender.
Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet until fragrant. Add cilantro and spices and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, ensuring garlic does not burn.
Add the khoubiza along with chopped preserved lemon pulp and lemon juice. Cook for 10-15 minutes, mashing with the back of your spoon until the khoubiza is broken down and the mixture is homogenous.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt or spices according to your preference.
Remove from heat and let rest before serving to let the flavors combine. Garnish with preserved lemon peel and olives. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!
B’saha & Bon Appetit!
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As a Moroccan you literally nailed every part of this video. From the cooking pots to the pronunciation and even background music ❤well done 😊
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